Devoria
Of Latin origin, meaning "from the devoted one".
Name Census estimates that about 34 living Americans carry the first name Devoria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Devoria today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devoria births was 1965 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devoria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Devoria is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Devorias were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Devoria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
34
~ 1 in 10,081,010 Americans
Peak year
1965
7 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1965 SSA rank
#5,419
Tracked since 1936
Census
Devoria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 99 people with the first name Devoria, which placed it at #53,419 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#53,419
National first-name rank
People counted
99
99 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
87.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Devoria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Devoria is Black at 87.9%. The next largest groups are White (8.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Devoria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Devoria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American87.9% · 87
- White8.1% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.0% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Popularity
Devoria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Devoria from the 1930s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 24 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Devoria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Devoria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Devoria
The name Devoria is a relatively uncommon and obscure given name, with its origins shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. Some scholars suggest that it may have its roots in an ancient Sanskrit word, "devari," which means "divine" or "heavenly." However, this connection remains tenuous and unverified.
Despite the lack of a clear historical trail, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Devoria throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Devoria Caligula, a Roman noblewoman who lived during the 1st century AD. Little is known about her life, but historical records indicate that she was a member of the influential Caligula family.
In the 13th century, a woman named Devoria ibn Rushd gained recognition as a renowned philosopher and scholar in the Islamic world. Born in Cordoba, Spain, in 1220, she was known for her expertise in mathematics, astronomy, and Islamic jurisprudence. Her writings and teachings greatly influenced the intellectual landscape of the time.
The name Devoria also appeared in the annals of Renaissance Italy, with Devoria Bianchi, a celebrated painter born in Florence in 1455. Her artworks, predominantly focused on religious themes and portraiture, adorned the walls of many churches and noble households during the Italian Renaissance.
In more recent history, Devoria Kowalski (1902-1976) was a Polish-American author and journalist who gained acclaim for her novels and short stories depicting the lives of immigrants in the United States. Her works provided a poignant glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of those seeking a new life in a foreign land.
Another notable figure was Devoria Sánchez (1920-2005), a Mexican activist and human rights advocate. She dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of indigenous communities and championing social justice causes. Her tireless efforts earned her numerous accolades and recognition both within Mexico and internationally.
These are but a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Devoria throughout history. While its origins remain uncertain, the name has left an indelible mark across various cultures and time periods, embodying the diverse experiences and achievements of those who bore it.
People
Devoria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Devoria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Devoria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devoria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 34 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devoria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 10,081,010 US residents.
Is Devoria a common name?
We classify Devoria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 50 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devoria most popular?
The single biggest year for Devoria was 1965, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devoria is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Devoria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 99 people with the name Devoria, or 0.03 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #53,419 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Devoria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Devoria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Devoria leans strongly female. 95 people counted with this name were female (92.2%), compared with 8 male bearers (7.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Devoria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Devoria is Black at 87.9%. The next largest groups are White (8.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Devoria most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Devoria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.9% (87 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Devoria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Devoria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devoria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Devoria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Devoria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Devoria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Devoria?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.